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What are the causes of disc degeneration?
The main causes of disc degeneration include aging, genetics, injuries, and lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity.
Can car accidents cause disc degeneration?
no
What is disc degeneration?
Progressive disc degeneration is something that I myself suffer with wich it is the later stages of disc degeneration desease in wich the disc in your back and/or neck start to deteriate it is useuall caused by over working your back .. lifting the wrong way for too long and a whole lot of things but it over stresses the disc and causes them to deteriate and there for the mame of the desease the working mans desease as I call it
What is progressive disc degeneration?
Progressive disc degeneration is something that I myself suffer with wich it is the later stages of disc degeneration desease in wich the disc in your back and/or neck start to deteriate it is useuall caused by over working your back .. lifting the wrong way for too long and a whole lot of things but it over stresses the disc and causes them to deteriate and there for the mame of the desease the working mans desease as I call it
What is protrusions?
Spondylosis is pain and degeneration of the spine. A spondylitic protrusion is the disc tissue that has displaced beyond the disc space.
What is spondylitic protrusion?
Spondylosis is pain and degeneration of the spine. A spondylitic protrusion is the disc tissue that has displaced beyond the disc space.
What is Dessication of the disc?
Desiccation of the disc refers to the drying out and degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine. This can lead to a decrease in disc height, loss of elasticity, and can be a contributing factor to conditions such as disc herniation or degenerative disc disease. Symptoms can include back pain, stiffness, and decreased flexibility.
Degeneration of L5-S1 disc with vacuum phenomenon?
Degeneration of the L5-S1 disc refers to the breakdown or wear-and-tear of the disc located between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra in the spine. The vacuum phenomenon is a radiographic finding where gas accumulates within the intervertebral disc space, typically seen in degenerated discs. This phenomenon is a result of the degenerative changes in the disc causing a decrease in pressure within the disc space, allowing gas to enter and form a vacuum. This condition can be associated with back pain, radiculopathy, and other symptoms related to spinal degeneration.
What does there is mild disc desiccation with minimal to mild loss of the disc height mean?
This is the official pathology report description of mild intervertebral disc degeneration. The "mild dessication" means the disc appears slightly drier than normal, which can be related to a mild breakdown in the squishy cushion portion of the disc. The "mild loss of disc height" simply means the disc is not as tall as it used to be, again probably a result of mild degeneration. Disc degeneration is a normal artefact of aging - everyone's intervertebral discs will go through some degree of degeneration if they live long enough. However, disc degeration is considered to be the first step towards a herniated or ruptured disc, which can cause severe back pain and require surgery to correct. If I were in your shoes and had been given this information by a doctor, I would ask what it means in practical terms. What are my risks of a herniated disc in the next five years? Will this impact nerve function? What are signs and symptoms that this disc is deteriorating? Is there anything I need to do about this - change posture, wear a brace, etc?
What does a degenerative disc do?
Degeneration of the spinal disc is a painful condition of the back. For more information, see sites such as: Wikipedia, Web MD, NHS Online and many more.
What is loss of internal disc signal?
Disc degeneration is a normal part of aging, and usually is not a problem. However, DDD can cause discs to lose height and become stiff.
What are the common symptoms and treatment options for lower back disc degeneration?
Common symptoms of lower back disc degeneration include back pain, numbness or tingling in the legs, and weakness in the muscles. Treatment options may include physical therapy, pain medications, steroid injections, and in severe cases, surgery to repair or replace the damaged disc.
